Located in an old house, this was a fantastic experience. Got the super burrito (enough for two), it had very tender carnitas and two great sauces. Best Mexican food I've had in Grass Valley. We'll be back.
Laura Miller
What a gem...this quaint taqueria has amazing food. 3 of us visited, ordering 3 different items and it was all delicious! This place will be a regular for us when we have a craving for anything "south of the border."
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Large Assortment of Deserts and Pastries, Super Burrita, Regular Burrito
Paul Smith
Great Mexican food and generous portions. Loved the quaint relaxed atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey L.
The food is delicious and very good quantity - The hibiscus vegan tacos were incredible - Smoothies were delicious !!
Charles R.
The food was OK, but different service was great and the ambience was kind of eclectic but we had a good time
Cosie S.
This eatery is more than a bakery. We found it on yelp today and tried it for the first time. We ordered the chicken enchalada and fish taco meals. Both were very delicious and serving size was huge. I wanted to keep eating even when my belly was full! It comes with a basket of crispy tortilla chips, 1 red and 1 green sauce, a salad, Mexican rice, refried beans that stayed nice and hot in a perfect way thru the meal. The place is so cute, very clean and welcoming. Service is great and friendly. I wish we had discovered Cafe Rico sooner. It is now our new go-to for a wonderful and delicious Mexican meal. We highly recommend it. You will leave well fed and happy, happy!
Stephen S.
Excellent food! The main courses are wonderful and the pastries are way too tempting. Everything is hand made by Estella.
Derek M.
This place is so so so very nourishing! Of the dozen or more Mexican-style eateries in NC and GV, Cafe Rico makes the best vegan burrito I've had in town!
Shane B.
Best Mexican food in town. Portions are huge and cafe Rico offers the most authentic flavors in NC/GV
Benjamin Roome
This place is ridiculously good. By far the best breakfast burritos in town. This is a new location and it's a little hard to find at first but it's insane that there are not more people in here. It's the best.
Cafe Rico is a HIDDEN gem in Grass Valley. Stella's eardrum hospitality and authentic Salvadorian food create a brilliant meal. I look forward to shrimp burritos and papusas as tasty as my fish tacos! Try this cafe for a delightful meal.
Malcolm H.
If I could give more stars I would! Came and got a red smoothie (delicious!) $8.50 ended up being $9.33 with tax, does not take card or tap pay so I had to scrounge some change from my car and I only had the $8.50 and the very kind owner of cafe Rico didn't even bat an eye about the rest, (I even offered to work for payment) on top of that she even gave me some of her homemade cookies to try!! Made perfect to dunk in tea hot or coffee btw. Not often do you meet people as genuine as the owner, super nice lady and the food she makes smells, and looks amazing. As a cook for two years in fine dining I can confirm the food is healthy, filling, most certainly tasty and priced fair, the kitchen/prep area looked to be clean and well kept as well as seating area. Casual ambiance, succulents, dark hardwood floors, with warm white walls really compliments the lighting. Was a little tricky to find off East main st because of how small this shop is (and how much it looks like a home) but totally worth the experience! Would highly recommend!
John D.
Some of the most authentic food in town. Burrito and tacos were excellent and huge portions. The woman who runs the place is super sweet and does a lot of the cooking/preparation herself.
Charly Price
This the real deal! I advise you to give it a try! You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M. P.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! The food is fresh, amazing, authentic. Estella is so sweet and friendly. The fish tacos are to die for. Highly recommend this hidden gem!
Located in an old house, this was a fantastic experience. Got the super burrito (enough for two), it had very tender carnitas and two great sauces. Best Mexican food I've had in Grass Valley. We'll be back.
What a gem...this quaint taqueria has amazing food. 3 of us visited, ordering 3 different items and it was all delicious! This place will be a regular for us when we have a craving for anything "south of the border."
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Large Assortment of Deserts and Pastries, Super Burrita, Regular Burrito
Great Mexican food and generous portions. Loved the quaint relaxed atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is delicious and very good quantity - The hibiscus vegan tacos were incredible - Smoothies were delicious !!
The food was OK, but different service was great and the ambience was kind of eclectic but we had a good time
This eatery is more than a bakery. We found it on yelp today and tried it for the first time. We ordered the chicken enchalada and fish taco meals. Both were very delicious and serving size was huge. I wanted to keep eating even when my belly was full! It comes with a basket of crispy tortilla chips, 1 red and 1 green sauce, a salad, Mexican rice, refried beans that stayed nice and hot in a perfect way thru the meal. The place is so cute, very clean and welcoming. Service is great and friendly. I wish we had discovered Cafe Rico sooner. It is now our new go-to for a wonderful and delicious Mexican meal. We highly recommend it. You will leave well fed and happy, happy!
Excellent food! The main courses are wonderful and the pastries are way too tempting. Everything is hand made by Estella.
This place is so so so very nourishing! Of the dozen or more Mexican-style eateries in NC and GV, Cafe Rico makes the best vegan burrito I've had in town!
Best Mexican food in town. Portions are huge and cafe Rico offers the most authentic flavors in NC/GV
This place is ridiculously good. By far the best breakfast burritos in town. This is a new location and it's a little hard to find at first but it's insane that there are not more people in here. It's the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cafe Rico is a HIDDEN gem in Grass Valley. Stella's eardrum hospitality and authentic Salvadorian food create a brilliant meal. I look forward to shrimp burritos and papusas as tasty as my fish tacos! Try this cafe for a delightful meal.
If I could give more stars I would! Came and got a red smoothie (delicious!) $8.50 ended up being $9.33 with tax, does not take card or tap pay so I had to scrounge some change from my car and I only had the $8.50 and the very kind owner of cafe Rico didn't even bat an eye about the rest, (I even offered to work for payment) on top of that she even gave me some of her homemade cookies to try!! Made perfect to dunk in tea hot or coffee btw. Not often do you meet people as genuine as the owner, super nice lady and the food she makes smells, and looks amazing. As a cook for two years in fine dining I can confirm the food is healthy, filling, most certainly tasty and priced fair, the kitchen/prep area looked to be clean and well kept as well as seating area. Casual ambiance, succulents, dark hardwood floors, with warm white walls really compliments the lighting. Was a little tricky to find off East main st because of how small this shop is (and how much it looks like a home) but totally worth the experience! Would highly recommend!
Some of the most authentic food in town. Burrito and tacos were excellent and huge portions. The woman who runs the place is super sweet and does a lot of the cooking/preparation herself.
This the real deal! I advise you to give it a try! You won’t be sorry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! The food is fresh, amazing, authentic. Estella is so sweet and friendly. The fish tacos are to die for. Highly recommend this hidden gem!